Dendroclimatology and Streamflow in Utah County

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Nathan Gill and Dr. Matthew Bekker, Department of Geography This study was the first step in a larger effort by the Wasatch Dendroclimatology Research (WADR) group, consisting of researchers at Brigham Young University and Utah State University, to develop a better understanding of hydroclimatology in northern Utah. Our specific goals were to develop preliminary reconstructions […]

The Relationship Between Urban Leaf Area and Summertime Household Energy Usage in Provo

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Jacob Adams and Dr. Ryan Jensen, Department of Geography The purpose of our study is to investigate the relationship between urban leaf area, estimated through remote sensing, and household energy usage in the city of Provo, Utah. Anecdotal evidence indicates that trees provide cooling in the summer by shading homes, which reduces the need for […]